Tomorrow's Catholic: Understanding God and Jesus in a New Millennium (Inspirational Reading for Every Catholic) [Paperback]

Michael Morwood (Author), Dr. Thomas Groome (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Inspirational Reading for Every Catholic | Publication Date: April 1997

Tomorrow's Catholic offers a fascinating outline of contemporary cosmology that connects the message of Jesus and the spirituality of Pentecost to the world we live in today. A special focus is on expressing ancient truths in contemporary language.

Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications; Revised edition (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896227243
• ISBN-13: 978-0896227248
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #350,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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108 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Controversial guide to rethinking Catholicisms essence., April 12, 1998

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Kevin (Belmont, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tomorrow's Catholic: Understanding God and Jesus in a New Millennium (Inspirational Reading for Every Catholic) (Paperback)

With the publication five years ago of his bestselling first book, `God Is Near', Australian priest Michael Morwood demonstrated a rare awareness of the confusion about the contemporary Catholic Church experienced by many in our parish churches. While passionate about the need for change in the church, indeed radical transformation, he proved himself a sensitive guide for those struggling with the changes that have occurred since the Second Vatican Council.

After a period of study in the United States, but obviously still in touch with the concerns of those in the pews, Morwood is back with a new book unlikely to give much comfort to those traditionalists who considered `God Is Near' anathema but welcomed by the many who have benefited from his pastoral vision. (Indeed, the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne has recently banned `Tomorrow's Catholic' from schools and churches.)

`Tomorrow's Catholic' is a very readable presentation of a Catholic theology and spirituality that does not presume a worldview in which the Church is at the centre of our society and its authority unquestioned. Morwood is tackling the thorny issue of how to preserve the essence of the gospel and Catholic tradition without the `packaging' of the past. He explains the changing worldview in which we are now immersed, and shows how we can understand God, revelation and Jesus in such a context. He also makes insightful proposals for spirituality and the exercise of leadership in the Church.

Like its predecessor, `God Is Near', Morwood's book is suitable for personal or group use. It includes questions for reflection, suggestions for further reading, a bibliography and index. [Book of the Month Selection, John Garratt Catholic Book Club.]

40 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Challenging and thoughtful, December 9, 2002

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C. Bradford Biddle (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tomorrow's Catholic: Understanding God and Jesus in a New Millennium (Inspirational Reading for Every Catholic) (Paperback)

I finished this book, flipped it over and started reading it again. Morwood's message spoke to me in a profound and exciting way: I've struggled to reconcile my call to Catholicism with church doctrines that appear irrelevant or affirmatively harmful; Morwood provides a framework for "re-imaging" God, Jesus and Church in a manner that resonates deeply for me. The church scandals and the relentless drumbeat of Apologist/conservative theology had me deeply depressed about the church and my role in it; this book has me feeling more hopeful and excited about my faith than I have in a long time.

I hope that no one is dissuaded from reading this book by the vehemence of some of the critical reviews posted here. Sadly, I think some people let ideology impede open-minded engagement with some wonderfully rich and important ideas. (And it's clear by some comments that certain reviewers haven't even read the book!)

Great stuff -- highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars integrating study, January 20, 2012

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This review is from: Tomorrow's Catholic: Understanding God and Jesus in a New Millennium (Inspirational Reading for Every Catholic) (Paperback)

This book pulls together all those issues that cross your mind without making a lasting impact. Then it challenges one to look at the whole new picture.